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WorksheetsAbby US history test 2
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to make new states out of the Northwest Territory?
So he can name one after himself
So existing states won't fight over the land
To better represent Native American interests
So fur traders can have a place to call their own
The lasting impact of the Northwest ordinance of 1787 was...
that slavery would be made illegal forever after in the U.S.
that the U.S. was unable to compromise.
that we would be dragged into another war.
that it provided instructions on how the U.S. should add new states to the U.S. in the future.
What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?
Slavery was outlawed
Slavery was never mentioned
Only white males could own slaves
Slaves were guaranteed the right to vote
What is an ordinance?
The leader of a monarchy
A rule, law or decree
A democratic vote
Another word for territory
What did the Northwest Ordinance say about punishments?
Only men could be punished under the law
Wronged citizens could choose the punishments of criminals
No cruel or unusual punishments were allowed
Criminals would be executed
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
to control Indians in the Northwest Territory
to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers
to convince more colonists to fight for independence
to give states a process for collecting taxes
What was the economic impact of the war on the states?
Economic boom
Significant debt
Stable economy
Increased trade
How did tax hikes feel to the farmers?(Whiskey Rebellion)
Like a reward
Like a personal attack
Like a necessary evil
Like a minor inconvenience
What happened to many farmers due to financial difficulties? (Whiskey Rebellion)
They gained more land
They lost their farms to foreclosures
They received government aid
They moved to cities
What were the consequences of Shays' Rebellion?
Taxes were reduced and farmers were given more time to pay off debts
The rebels were executed and their lands confiscated
The state government increased taxes on farmers
The Continental Army was reestablished
Definition: A joining of several groups for a common purpose.
Democracy
Confederation
Federal System
Unitary Government
Which colonist discovered that tobacco grew well in Virginia? He was the reason farmers started to grow it and export it for money.
John Smith
John Rolfe
John Doe
John Hattan
Which event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and showed the need for a new constitution?
The Boston Tea Party
Shays' Rebellion
The Battle of Yorktown
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in the document's drafting and adoption?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?
To oppose the ratification of the Constitution
To outline the failures of the Articles of Confederation
To persuade New Yorkers to support the ratification of the Constitution
To propose amendments to the Constitution
Which of the following was a key argument made by the Federalists in support of the new Constitution?
The need for a stronger central government
The importance of maintaining strong state sovereignties
The need for a Bill of Rights before ratification
The importance of direct democracy
What was the significance of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It determined that every five slaves would count as three people for taxation and representation purposes
It allowed for the direct election of Senators
It established the process for presidential elections
It created a system for admitting new states to the Union
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
To draft the Declaration of Independence
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To draft the Constitution
To end the Revolutionary War
Which of the following was a major issue debated during the Constitutional Convention?
The abolition of slavery
The establishment of a national bank
The balance of power between large and small states
The right to bear arms
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
To outline the powers of the federal government
To list the rights of the states
To protect individual liberties and rights
To establish the structure of the government
Which of the following was a key feature of the Constitution that was not present in the Articles of Confederation?
The establishment of a national judiciary (Supreme Court)
The ability to levy taxes
The requirement for a unanimous vote to amend the Articles
The establishment of a common currency
How was the conflict between large and small states resolved?
Three branches of the national government were formed.
A federal court system was established.
The House of Representatives and Senate were created.
A cabinet was formed to advise the President.
What is one of the functions of the government carried out by the Executive Branch?
Enforcing laws
Making laws
Interpreting laws
Judging laws
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch as described in Article 3?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To decide if laws are Constitutional or Unconstitutional
To collect taxes.
The Virginia Plan was introduced at the Constitutional Convention to replace the _________
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
How many branches of government did the Virginia Plan propose?
One
Two
Three
Four
Proportional representation is based on ______ or financial contributions.
state population
age group
educational qualification
geographical location
The Great Compromise (understanding between two) led to the creation of which two legislative bodies?
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and Congress
Cabinet and House of Lords
Parliament and Council of States
Which legislative body is population-based (# of people) according to the Great Compromise?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Cabinet
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The Amendments of Freedom
The Basic Freedoms
The Rights of Citizens
What is an amendment?
A change or addition
An introduction or statement of purpose
A formal meeting called for a special purpose
A belief or judgement of an individual group
How does the Constitution address the concern raised by Thomas Jefferson?
"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times." - Thomas Jefferson
It allows for separation of powers
It allows for checks and balances
It allows for amendments to the Constitution
It allows for limited government
The (a) compromise said that for every 3 enslaved persons, 5 would be counted as part of the population for (b) in Congress.
_________ is a list of rights and freedoms that every American has.
Bill of Rights
School
Paint
__________ is the main laws of the United States.
Headphones
Constitution
Colonies
What is James Madison often called?
The Father of Democracy
The Father of the Constitution
The Father of the Bill of Rights
The Father of the Nation
What significant document did James Madison help introduce in 1789?
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
Which of the following statements best describes the Federalists?
The Federalists remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
The Federalists led the fight to buy the Louisiana Purchase from France.
The Federalists supported the new Constitution because they wanted a strong national government.
The Federalists opposed the new Constitution because they opposed a strong national government.
Why were the Federalists in favor of the new Constitution?
It would weaken the national defense
It would ensure the sovereignty of individual states
It provided a strong national government while still protecting individual freedoms
It completely eliminated the need for state governments
What concern did Anti-federalists have about a centralized government?
It would be too responsive to the people's needs
It would have too much control over the military
It would threaten individual liberties (president with too much power and it should go to the states)
It would not be able to effectively manage a large territory
Anti-federalists were strongly in favor of which of the following?
A single national currency
The immediate addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
A large standing army
The supremacy of the national government over state governments
Who did Washington choose for his cabinet of trusted advisors?
Moe, Larry and Curly
Jefferson, Hamilton and Knox
Franklin, Pinckney and Morris
Marx, Lenin and Engles
What is a "precedent"?
The chief executive of a country or company
A tax on an imported good
A type of protest march
An example or tradition that others will follow later
What precedent regarding presidential terms did George Washington set? (term limit is how many times you can be elected)
No term limits
One term limit
Two term limit
Three term limit
George Washington's cabinet included...
Secretary of state, secretary of war, secretary of treasury
The Secretaries of the Departments of War, Treasury, State, militia
Jefferson was responsible for which purchase in 1803 that doubled the size of the country
American purchase
Virginian Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
British Purchase
Who fought in the War of 1812?
France and Russia
Ukraine and Russia
The United States and Great Britain
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner when he still saw the flag flying after a battle?
Why did the New England Federalists oppose war with Great Britain?
They thought we would lose
They did not want to go in to debt
Their economy would suffer because Great Britain was their biggest trade partner
Southern planters would be hurt
People in Congress who wanted the War of 1812 to happen (they wanted to take Canada)
American Indians
Embargo
Warhawks
British
officially ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Ghent
Which statement best explains how the outcome of the War of 1812 contributed to the rise of nationalism?
The nation's main foreign policy issues were all settled by the treaty that ended the war.
Critics of the war were unable to win election to national office during the decade following the end of the war.
The success of the war created a sense of unity among Americans that had not existed previously.
The large amount of territory gained during the war aided the economy so much that domestic policy battles became unnecessary.
Who wanted to create a tax on whiskey?
Madison
Hamilton
Washington
Jefferson
What did The Whiskey Rebellion tax?
Rice
Barley
Pepsi
Corn
What was the whiskey tax supposed to pay for?
New roads/bridges
The Revolutionary War
Tacos
A new Congress building
What scary thing did The Whiskey Rebellion show?
How much whiskey Americans drank
How weak the government really was
How mean the president could be
That Mrs.Munns was The Masked Singer after alll
What is the best scary movie?
Halloween
Friday The 13th
The Nightmare on Elm Street
Annabelle
Children of The Corn
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
A protest against the tax on whiskey
A rebellion against the Articles of Confederation
A celebration of whiskey production
A movement to establish a national currency
Why did small whiskey makers oppose the whiskey tax?
They didn't want to pay a tax on their product to pay off someone else's debt
They couldn't afford the flat fee and were stuck with the per gallon tax
They believed the Constitution was favoring large distilleries
They wanted to establish their own currency based on whiskey
What did Alexander Hamilton write to help the constitution to be passed?
7th US President who is known as the Hero of the Battle of New Orleans.
William Henry Harrison
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Teddy Roosevelt
Naval Kidnapping.
piracy
privateering
sabotage
impressment
Influential American business men who were strongly in favor of the war.
Doves
Blue Coats
Tories
War Hawks
What did Hamilton believe would be the primary importance of a national bank?
To ensure the credit of the United States (US had money to function)
To create boom and bust cycles in the economy
To be a ready source of loans for the government
To regulate trade and commerce for private individuals
The role of the Judicial Branch is to
enforce the laws
create the laws
support treaties and executive agreements
interpret the laws
The judicial branch in the US is often described as a two court system. What are the two courts?
domestic and foregin
tribal and tax
neutral and biased
federal and state
What does judicial review mean?
that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct
that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional
that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair
that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial
Jefferson's unpopular law that prevented trade in foreign ports.
Embargo Act
National Act
Anti-British Act
Trade Prevention Act
Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to find____
a water route to the Pacific Ocean
Lions, tigers, and bears
New animal and plant species
Alliances with Native tribes
Which River is in the Louisiana Territory
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio
James
Which country sold Louisiana Territory to the USA
Canada
Britain
France
Spain
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial (not everyone agreed)?
They were passed over President Adams' veto.
Many thought they violated the Constitution.
They failed to arrest any people they targeted.
They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.
The Alien and Sedition Act made it a crime for American citizens to "Print, utter (speak), or publish any scandalous things about the Government."
True
False
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
To silence Republican opposition
To promote immigration to the US
To end immigration to the US
To improve conditions for immigrants to the US
First Amendment (freedom of speech)
Second Amendment (right to bear arms)
Fifth Amendment (right to due process by a court)
This law made it possible for the President to kick immigrants out of the country.
Alien Act
Sedition Act
Neutrality Act
Jay's Treaty
What was the significance of the election of 1800 in U.S. history?
First peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties
First election with a tie in the electoral college
First election with a female candidate
First election with a third-party candidate
The power of the Supreme Court to declare an Act of Congress unconstitutional is called?
The power of executive review
The power of congressional review
The power of judiciary review
The power of Superman
The Sedition Act made it illegal to:
Leave the country without permission
Trade with foreign nations
Criticize the government
Join a political party
What was the purpose of the Alien Act?
To grant citizenship to all immigrants
To allow the president to deport dangerous foreigners
To make obtaining citizenship harder for immigrants
To create a new immigration system
What was the main reason Thomas Jefferson supported the Louisiana Purchase?
To expand trade opportunities with France
To double the size of the United States
To prevent British control of the territory
To establish new Native American reservations
What unique situation occurred in the Electoral College during the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson won by a landslide
Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson tied for electoral votes
John Adams won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote
Alexander Hamilton received the most electoral votes
Who did Hamilton back up in the Election of 1800?
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Pickney
What did A. Hamilton propose to help America’s finances?
Print more money
States to use own currency
Borrow money
Set up a central bank
What was Hamilton's significant contribution as Secretary of the Treasury?
He united the national debt as one common debt shared by the nation.
He established a monarchy in the United States.
He abolished the national bank.
He reduced the national debt to zero.
What was Alexander Hamilton's role in the early United States government?
President
Vice President
Secretary of Treasury
Chief Justice
Hamilton's plan to reduce the national debt included...?
taking out loans from Britain
allying with France as their primary trade partner
Taking territory from Indians to increase national wealth
taxing each state and making a tariff on all imports
A tax on all imports from other countries.
domestic
foreign
tariff
impressment
Who led the State Department during Washington's Administration?
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
Hamilton’s economic plan was centered around...
Bonds
Trading
Printing more money
Emphasis on farming
A ban on trade with a country or group of countries, usually for political reasons; a type of trade barrier.
Protective Tariff
Import Quota
Trade Embargo
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